2300 East Main Road Portsmouth, Rhode Island Business Calls: (401) 683-1200; Fax: (401) 683-1206; Ambulance or Fire Emergencies 683-1155 or 911 Chief’s Office - (401) 683-1200 Jeffrey P. Lynch, Chief Training/EMS Office - (401) 683-1200 Robert W. Church, Deputy Chief Fire Prevention/Inspection Office - (401) 683-1200 Phil Simmons, Deputy Chief click here for more Fire Prevention/Inspection information! The Portsmouth Fire Department consists of a total of 35 firefighters and staff personnel. Our one station houses three pumpers, one 95' tower ladder, two Advanced Life Support Rescues, and a Dive Team. Medical equipment and rescue vehicles are purchased through monies received by the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Department through donations to their annual fund drive. FREE Adobe Acrobat reader required: Fire Department Residential Plans Review Checklist Fire Department Commercial Plans Review Checklist What's Involved in the Fire Department Plan Review? When the Fire Department first receives a set of plans they ensure that everything that is needed to conduct the review has been included with the plans. That includes the construction details, door schedules, stair details, finish details, and cut sheets for fire alarm and sprinkler equipment (if needed). After determining the occupancy of the building, the Fire Department then ensures that all aspects of the building are in compliance with the state fire codes and local ordinances. This includes the number, size and construction of all exits, stairs, and corridors, the location of exit signs, emergency lighting, fire alarm equipment and sprinkler equipment. After it is determined what components of the buildings need to be fire rated, we then check to ensure that the walls, doors and door hardware are correct. After the entire set of plans and specifications are reviewed, the Fire Department writes a detailed report that gives the full description of the building, the deficiencies found, and quote the sections of the code or ordinance that pertains to each deficiency. During construction the Fire Department conducts a number of inspections to ensure that the plans are being followed and that the fire protection systems are being installed properly. At the end of construction they do acceptance tests on all of the fire protection systems installed in the building to ensure that they work properly.
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